GEN work

To provide information, tools, examples and representation to the expanding networks of those dedicated to developing and demonstrating sustainability principles and practices in their lifestyles and communities around the world. To coordinate the activities of a number of regional ecovillage networks around the world. To serve as an incubator and platform for international projects and initiatives those accelerate the shift to sustainable lifestyles and more resilient society.

Building on 20 successful years of global networking, sustainable development, and education, GEN is ready to scale up its partnerships with governments, NGOs, and donors to implement policies and solutions at local, regional, and international levels. In addition to five-year goals and targets, GEN is implementing an ecovillage transitions strategy using the following Adaptive Governance Cycle.

Part of GEN's work is to create Educational opportunities within and about Ecovillages. GEN does this through several modalities, which it is continuing to develop. GEN partners with Gaia Education to promote its educational work in the world.

Since 2000 GEN has had consultative status at the UN-Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) commission, and is represented at regular briefing sessions at UN Headquarters. GEN is also a partner of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, UNITAR.

The Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC means GEN has a special competence in, and is concerned specifically with some of the fields of activity covered by ECOSOC. This status gives GEN the chance to join in the work of various committees relevant to its concerns to promote sustainable communities and practices worldwide.

Donating money to GEN is a tangible way to contribute to this concrete and dynamic movement for positive change, supporting Ecovillages and projects all over the world. We invite donations to GEN, any of our ongoing projects or to a specific GEN Region.

Subscribing to our quarterly GEN International Newsletter is a great way to keep up to date with the latest news and development in the Ecovillage community. Join our more than 12 000 subscribers by clicking the button below and filling in the registration form.

Volunteering for GEN is a great way to support the network while at the same time forming valuable connections, meeting incredible people and contributing to a positive future. There are three ways you can support GEN with your time and energy, click here to find out more!

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The Global Ecovillage Network is a registered charity: SC043796 and has consultative status in the UN – ECOSOC.